Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Harkavy Scholarship for Investigative Reporting

Harkavy Scholarship for Investigative Reporting

Harkavy Scholarship for Investigative Reporting

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The Harkavy Scholarship for Investigative Reporting honors the late journalist Ward Harkavy, celebrating his dedication to truth-telling and mentorship throughout his career. A skilled reporter with a sharp intellect, Ward left a lasting impact on colleagues and students alike, continuing his legacy through this scholarship.

I am extremely grateful to have been offered this scholarship as I enter the final semester of my graduate program. With this, I will be able to focus more on my studies, as money is always a stressor. Additionally, my post-graduate self will be able to focus more on building my career instead of being concerned about my student debt."

Elena Cruz, 2022 recipient of the Harkavy Scholarship for Investigative Reporting

Impact of Donor Support

  • The Cronkite School’s “teaching hospital” model of education offers students real-world, hands-on training in a live environment.
  • More than 125 students benefited from donor-funded scholarship support during the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Cronkite students have access to 13 full-immersion professional programs that produce news, information and community engagement on critical issues for the state, region and nation.
  • In the 2021-2022 academic year, more than 400 students were placed into internships.
  • 92% of Cronkite alumni are employed full time.
Harkavy Scholarship for Investigative Reporting

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Dave Derminio

’74 BS in business, former ASU golfer who supports student-athletes through the Derminio Family Sun Devil Golf Scholarship

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